When Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis agree, the surveillance state is in troubleExecutive bans on ALPR license plate cameras are not enough. Bipartisan legislation is needed to stop Flock Safety surveillance.Washington Examiner18d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisflock safety investigation
Push to restrict ‘jawboning’ advanced by Senate Commerce panelWASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved, 18-10, legislation by Chairman Ted Cruz that would limit government coercion of broadcasters and online platforms, despite concerns about its impact on conversations with artificial intelligence platforms. Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,…Hartford Courant19d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyTed CruzBrian SchatzEdward J. Markeysenate commerce committee vote
Florida order to remove automatic license plate readers sparks privacy and public safety concernsGov. Ron DeSantis ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state roads Aug. 30. Law enforcement agencies in Florida have until Sept. 30 to remove them.The Independent Florida Alligator22d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisalpr removal order
License plate reader abuses worry conservatives tooRecent comments by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, both Republicans, reflect a bipartisan backlash against warrantless surveillance.Chicago Sun-Times26d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisGreg Abbottlicense plate reader controversy
